Title: Using Case Studies to Introduce Situations Requiring Ethical Decisions
Abstract:The ability to understand and practice ethical responsibility in personal and professionallife should be encouraged during undergraduate studies. Opportunities for ethical discussions insome courses h...The ability to understand and practice ethical responsibility in personal and professionallife should be encouraged during undergraduate studies. Opportunities for ethical discussions insome courses have occurred recently due to media reports of corporate and governmental ethicallapses. Undergraduate students should be introduced ethical discussions in a variety of their coursesso that they are prepared to understand potential ethical conflicts that they may encounter in theircareers. They should think about and discuss ethical situations and consider alternatives for dealingwith ethical issues. Ethics can be explored through classroom discussions of news articles,hypothetical situations, exploring personal views, and case studies. Case studies can be used tointroduce students to ethical situations targeted to a particular topic and encourage contemplation,discussion, and learning. Ethical case studies can be interesting, engaging, and challenging for yourstudents. Case studies offer an effective means for exploring ethical issues and encouragingthoughtful discussion among students. It is important to assure and safe and open discussion and toprovide closure through an assignment or a reflective summary.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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